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  1. mytach

    Hub Motor as Generator - 3 phase rectify vs. Regen

    Thanks, Jeremy. But I don't think I need to create a simple regen controller. The hub motor that I'm planning to purchase has a programmable regen controller already built in to the motor. So if the circuitry exists in the controller to "fix" the power coming back out during regen, then I...
  2. mytach

    Hub Motor as Generator - 3 phase rectify vs. Regen

    Miles, yes, I did see that thread and I read through it briefly. The article by Andreas Fuchs on hupi.org was the original catylst for the project. I had considered a parallel hybrid, but I didn't like the complexity. The concept of the series hybrid was floating around in my head and I found...
  3. mytach

    Hub Motor as Generator - 3 phase rectify vs. Regen

    Thanks, amberwolf. I did a quick search and found several threads with similar topics. LowRider did a velomobile style trike with a series hybrid system. Was that who you were talking about? Looks pretty cool. I heard back from the Hub Motor manufacturer that the regenerative braking force...
  4. mytach

    Hub Motor as Generator - 3 phase rectify vs. Regen

    There are several reasons. First, though the primary power will come from the battery, I don't want to be stranded when the battery runs out. Second, with a generator to battery system, I can pedal while I'm coming to a stop, and even while I'm sitting waiting for the light to change. Third...
  5. mytach

    Hub Motor as Generator - 3 phase rectify vs. Regen

    Um, actually, I'm not trying to do anything to break the laws of Thermodynamics (already tried that for my 8th grade science fair project). The idea is to transfer the energy to the drive motor via electroni wires instead of a mechanical chain. I completely understand that a chain is 95%...
  6. mytach

    Hub Motor as Generator - 3 phase rectify vs. Regen

    I've done a bit of research in my effort to build a series human/electric hybrid drive (the electric chain, if you will). I've found a variety of information about the hub motor as a generator. Most of what I've read from hobbyists (wind power enthusiasts, bike tinkerers, etc), says that the...
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